Festival of Christmas Trees Steps Out

xmas A dance crew from the Manchester United Foundation joined Fred the Red and Francis Mouse to open a Festival of Christmas Trees display at the Lowry Outlet, Salford Quays.

More than 40 Christmas trees decorated by businessess and supporters of Francis House include a ‘Celeb-ri-tree’ with baubles signed by Paul Hollwood, Peter Andre, Katherine Jenkins, Olly Murs and stars from Strictly Come Dancing and a Question of Sport.

The public can bid for their favourite trees which are on display until Sunday 9th December. The event raised £25,000 last year.

Registration is now open for Christmas tree collections

Francis House has once again teamed up with national charity Just Helping.

Monday 1st December 2025

Man wearing a hi-vis jacket stood in the back of a white van containing Christmas trees to be taken for recycling

Jen, Flo and Riccardo’s story

Jen, her 11 year old daughter Florence and 14 year old son Riccardo, have been coming to Francis House for the last 8 years. Jenny shared her family’s experience and told us of the love and support that they all value so much.

Tuesday 11th November 2025